Gm Agro and Beverages

Company Name

Gm Agro and Beverages

Job Title

Principal Scientist

Job Location :

Harihara, Davangere, Karnataka

Description

GM Agro and Beverages (India) Pvt. Ltd was founded in the year 2014 by GM Group of Companies. GM Group is a company with a vast ventures in the field of Agriculture, Education, Trading, Sugar Industries, Export, Software, Real Estate, Renewable Energy Production etc. Now has stepped into the food and beverages industry. The company benefits from its previous expertise and guidance and it relies on a highly experienced and well qualified professional management team for its day to day operations.

The company has setup fully Automated Manufacturing Plant which produces 7000 litres of fruit drinks or Carbonated Soft Drinks per hour. The Company has launched three different brands each producing and processing different types beverages. Gemsip is an Indian fruit drink brand with various different fruit drinks. Gemberg is an Indian Carbonated Soft Drinks Brand with a various different flavours. Gemneer is an Indian Packaged Drinking Water brand.

Position Title : Principal Scientist – Beverage Technology

Department : Product Development

Reports To : Unit Director

Location : Harihara, Davangere

Role Overview

We are hiring a senior Product Quality Developer / Enhancer / Optimiser from the

Beverages Industry to drive product quality improvement, taste enhancement, flavour

innovation, and shelf-life extension. The role focuses on extending PET bottled

beverage shelf life from 3 months to 12 months for export markets, ensuring compliance

with FSSAI, HACCP, ISO, FDA, and international food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead beverage product development, Advancement, and quality assurance.

Enhance taste, consistency, and sensory appeal of beverages.

Develop new flavours aligned with consumer and export market trends.

Implement shelf-life extension technologies for PET bottled beverages.

Ensure regulatory compliance with domestic and global food safety norms.

Conduct stability studies, sensory evaluation, and process streamlining.

Collaborate with R&D, QA, and Production teams to deliver export-ready products.

Qualifications & Skills

M.Sc. in Food Technology / Biotechnology (mandatory).

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Beverages Industry (non-negotiable).

Proven expertise in flavour creation, shelf-life extension, beverage formulation, and export quality standards.

Strong command of food safety, microbiology, packaging innovation, and preservation techniques.

Key Competencies

Beverage Product Development & Formulation

Flavour Innovation & Taste Enhancement

Shelf-Life Extension (PET Bottled Beverages)

Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance (FSSAI, HACCP, ISO, FDA)

Packaging & Preservation Techniques

R&D and Process Innovation

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Skills Required

Microbiology, Food Technology, Haccp, Iso, Fda, Regulatory Compliance, Food Safety, Biotechnology